Store Reports

There was a question in a past Q&A about finding The Legacy Collection Millennium Falcon (aka BMF) at retail and FREE Shipping. Well, we have the answer to this question, this week'sToysRUs deal, and an update to yesterday's Walmart $4 Vintage bonanza in today's Galactic Hunt Report!

After a lackluster January 30th that saw most merchandise released by Walmart weeks before and Discover The Force looking to be delayed until The Phantom Menace 3D hits theaters, it's time for some bargain hunting. Our Galactic Hunt Report advises you to stay on Target.

Struggling to keep up with the times and remain competitive with retail behemoths Walmart and Target, Sears Holdings announces the closings of 100-120 Sears and K-Mart stores. Sales are off 5.2 percent in the 4th Quarter and points to a fading brand and aging stores. Only time will tell if this means one less retailer and point of distribution for collectibles, but it may in the short term result in less leverage for the retailer to carry exclusives and cycle in fresh stock.

This week's Toys R Us sale features 20% the Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack and $20 both the regular and exclusive Vintage edition AT-AT. Also on sale are the Electronic Helmets and Blasters, and the Star Wars Uncle Milton Science sets for 25% off.

Toys R Us releases their Great Big Christmas Book featuring several items on sale including $20 off the Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack ($79.99) and various role play and LEGO sets. Click here to shop online or you can even be fancy and cool by downloading their free iPad app.

It looks like collectors will be spending a lot of dough this week. Besides the new slew of Target exclusives, Toys R Us is also receiving the latest vehicles which include the Hyena Bomber, AT-AP, AAT, and Swamp Speeder. Mickey Gunslinger sends in his find from Chandler, AZ yesterday. Open up those wallets and Happy Weekend Hunting!

Jedi Defender has posted a listing of new DCPI's for Target exclusives that are expected to be released mid-month. These include the 2010 Geonosis 2 Packs, Mini Muggs, and Hoth Battlepacks. Reports are already beginning to trickle in about the Hoth sets being found in stores. Click here for JD's full report and Happy Hunting!

Toys R Us stores and online are having a 2 for $11.99 sale on Saga Legends and Clone Wars action figures this week. LEGO sets are also 20% off, vehicles for $22.99, and role play 20-25% off. Purchase $30 or more and receive a $5 gift card and $50 or more a $10 gift card. Click here to shop online!

Toys R Us stores around the nation are heralding the launch of Clone Wars Season 3 by showcasing a new Star Wars Feature shop. Store reports coming in report new ARC Troopers and Mandalorian Commandos Battle Packs and ROTS Wave with UGH's out now. The exclusive Nikto Guard is still sitting at warehouses but should be arriving any day now.

Toys R Us is having a Buy 1 Get the Second for 50% all Star Wars figures this week both online and in their stores! Not a bad deal to fill some gaps in your collection on the cheap. Click here to shop online. Happy Hunting!